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Craig Barnes
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 10 มี.ค. 2022
Some projects I've made over the past 2-3 years on proto board
Adding the LEDs to the AX80 rack mount.
I built this rack with LED push buttons, but had no way of telling the AX80 to light up a LED, but using the display controller and a shift register I can now light up the LEDs as required. Just makes it easier to locate which buttons to press if you have a reference point lit up.
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Akai AX-80 editor in action.
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Completed Akai AX-80 editor, can store upto 5 sysex banks sent from the synth or pc etc. Code and schematics on GitHub github.com/craigyjp/Akai-AX-80-Editor
AX-80 editor for Tauntek equipped AX-80 synths.
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I started building this midi controller for the AX-80, all 45 controls are presented with buttons and LEDs for the switch functions. Pots for the 0-99 controls. It will have 999 patch memories and names and can be used as a master for the AX-80 which means you don't store any sounds on the AX and the editor is in charge. Or normal mode where it just edits parameters. It also acts as a usb to MI...
Akai AX-80 rack mount build first test with filters
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My filter adaptor boards finally arrived so I was able to build them and install the AS3372E chips into the CEM3372 slots. Just running through some of the patches and testing functions before the next phase.
Akai AX-80 display replacement with ESP32 and ST7735
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Further progress in my quest for an AX-80 like display and possible replacement for any existing AX80 owners. This time I've used a cheap ESP32-Wroom dev board and now an ST7735 1.8" 128*160 display.
AX-80 VFD Display Emulation
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Building a rack mount AX-80 without any VFD boards or the power supply to drive them I decided it was basically a matrix and select and data lines at 5v which could be intercepted by an Arduino or similar. I ended up using an MKRZero SAMD21 based board. Although I got a warning from RoxMux regarding not using an Arduino AVR compatible board it worked.
Akai AX-80 updates
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Further progress on building an Akai AX-80 into a 19" rack mount.
Akai AX-80 CPU initial testing
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Drunkenly bought a processor and voice board for an Akai AX-80, so now I guess I have to build a rack mount AX-80.
Korg Poly 61 converted to a 19" rack mount
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I built the Tauntek replacement CPU board for my Poly61 to add MIDI and extra options, better parameter resolution etc. Then I thought I could buy some Poly 61 boards and build another CPU board and try and build another 61 into a rack as a module rather than a keyboard. I bought a bunch of boards from Germany, unfortunately the anti board never arrived, but I got a voice board, clock board, re...
A Bit More - starting to come together
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This is my 8 voice bi-timbral poly synth based loosely on the Crumar Bit series of polysynths. The 8 DCOs are sent note on/off messages over midi on individual midi channels from the controller board. Common commands for octave shift etc are send on channels 1 & 2 for each half of the synth.Just testing the polyphonic control for Poly 1, 2, solo and unison.
Synth multi parameters display on 9 ST7789 displays.
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I wanted to add an AX-80 style parameter display to my latest synth design. Basically I use a Teensy 4.1 to intercept MIDI CC messages from the main controller and convert them into bar graphs for the parameter displays. The pots are read on a mux on the main controller at a resolution of 10 bits (1024 steps) and then sent as 7 bit messages to the display processor.
Creating synths on protoboard (part 3)
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This is an idea of the sort of considerations for a layout, remembering how many pins are required, output and input channels etc, power requirements and spacing between components.
Creating synths on protoboard (part 2)
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This section covers adding IC sockets to a board, decoupling and cable runs for power and data etc.
Creating synths on protoboard (part 1)
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I have been creating synthesizers and effects on protoboard for about 5 years now and many people ask me what my technique is. So I decided to create a few rambling videos of how I do things, what tools etc. First is a run down if the tools and wiring.
Crumar BIT DCO clone with added functionality
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This dual DCO is based on the counter/resistor ladder technique used in the Crumar Bit series of polyphonic synthesizers, the 8253c triple counter has been replaced by a Waveshare Zero RP2040 based SOC. This allows the Waveshare to receive MIDI and calculate portamento etc. The only thing I want to add is an interval for DCO2 to set things like 5ths up in the DCO pair. Each DCO currently has 4 ...
Mazda CX-60 failure to recognise speed limits
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Mazda CX-60 failure to recognise speed limits
FV-1 effects added to the Poly Zero 8 voice polysynth
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FV-1 effects added to the Poly Zero 8 voice polysynth
Automating non MIDI functions of the Elka-X
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Automating non MIDI functions of the Elka-X
Elka-X Synthex hardware editor (Cherry Audio)
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Elka-X Synthex hardware editor (Cherry Audio)
20 channel MIDI to CV converter (max 8 note poly)
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20 channel MIDI to CV converter (max 8 note poly)
Crumar Trilogy Leslie effect speed control
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Crumar Trilogy Leslie effect speed control
FV-1 effects processor added to the Crumar Trilogy
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FV-1 effects processor added to the Crumar Trilogy
Crumar Trilogy phased strings with an internal FV-1 processor.
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Crumar Trilogy phased strings with an internal FV-1 processor.
Korg DW6000 editor built into the DW6000
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Korg DW6000 editor built into the DW6000
Cherry Audio Quadra VST to reality mockup
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Cherry Audio Quadra VST to reality mockup
Cherry Audio Quadra VST editor almost completed
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Cherry Audio Quadra VST editor almost completed
Hi again Craig, do you reckon that it's possible to add an attack control? I am very new to Arduino so I am a bit useless with it...would I have to go and tackle the HandleNotOn bit of the code and do something similar you have done to the Release bit?Thanks!
Well the fade is an implementation of the wtrig() functions and there is no equivalent attack function, so it might be possible by constantly updating the gain from 0 to full over a period of time, but it's not something I intend to persue. Plus the attack control will need to be read by the analog inputs and I don't think any are spare.
Thanks Craig! That makes sense, particularly for f there aren’t slots left…how about MiDi CC #73 (attack on), do you think that would do?
@@SMMPUK nothing
Nice looking controller.
Hi Craig, love this built, very inspiring! Are you using the full keyboard stretching the samples above and below the original tron range, or is it bound to the 35 keys? Also, what about the panel? Is it something available on your GitHub page? Did you use Vregulators to power the various components? I am really geared to build one,. Being a circuit bender and a proghead, this seems to be a must have :) Thanks!
@@SMMPUK everything is powered from +12v using the onboard regulators for an UNO etc. I don't have anything but the schematics and code. The samples just fit in the 35 note range, I could resample them for the whole keyboard but that's time consuming and the war is still raging here. I fitted an SD card expansion cable to access the SD card to change samples etc but never did any more to it.
@@craigyjp HI Craig, thanks for your info! I hope things get better and that the war might end soon...thanks again!
Really awesome stuff. Congrats
These projects are really great. Impressive work!
You do amazing things Craig!
oh hey i found you over here
I wish I hand sold mine... Now..............
@@Rhythmattica I used to sell them when new, I didn't really think that much of them, but now I realise how powerful they actually are.
@@craigyjp That was Wish I hadn't... I always loved the sound, it was somewhat to me , sort of like the Korg Poly800.. so much potential, held back by its editing design faults.... But damn.. always loved the displays......gave it somewhat its personality .........
VX800 next! @@craigyjp
Incredible work. Thank you for the upload.
my 8000 is calling it says do me next
HO-LY SHIT
Watching your AX80 endeavors with fascination and amazement.
Glad you like them, I think it has come to an end now and the AX-80 will go into storage until the war is over.
Truly
@@craigyjpwould you ever build to sell an Akai FMX-008M 8MB Internal memory for MPC 2000XL . Mine was stolen. Dyin to get one and it looks simple enough but I'm not great with a soldering iron
Sorry I don't have an mpc to build and test one with or schematics for one. I only build things for my use and publish so others can build if they want.
Quite cool.
I’m beyond words. You deserve a vintage synth innovator of the year award for this. Thank you so much🌊✨🌊
Amazing!
Wow.
wow
I am so impressed by this. Very cool.
I am blindsided by what you have done here! Genuinely awesome.
Glad you like it
This is amazing work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you so much for the work you’re doing. So grateful
You are so welcome
Craig - any chance you would be able to do one for AX-60? :) Pretty please? This looks cool!
@@joostvoorspaamm9304 sorry I don't have an ax-60 to test on
Amazing!!!
That's badass.
This is a huge deal!! Wow. You’re a hero:)
all this electronic malarky is still like black magic to me , but im glad u have something you seem to enjoy doing and know what u do with
It takes my mind off the missiles and drones
Great project. I own a source since 1982 and midified it with the kit from encore electronics
Love my AX-80 very underrated synth, unfortunately my VFD displays are dead..well done with this build!!
@@chelikan thanks, I have done enough to rebuild the VFD displays with my design, just chose a different sized display
The plucked sounds are very organic and natural sounding. Great interface.
wow, nice work
Hi Craig its looking good any chance of seeing some schematics
@@tdrelectronics766 The synth schematics are available online, I used them for nearly everything, although there are some errors which I worked out by following the PCB traces in the service manual. The AX-80 displays I have published to my GitHub pages as usual. Username craigyjp
I really like the tactile interfaces you're developing!
Good work!!
Can you make more videos on this modification for DW-6000, Also could you make similar/ same modification on Korg DW 8000, and Korly Poly 61M, and Kork Poly-800 ? This modification deserves more videos, devided into specific topics, For example; instalation, soundbanks, recalling a patch grom a bank, wiriting a patch into a bank ... and so on
Not really ,this project is around a year old, I have not got the time to revisit to make videos and certainly not for other synths I don't own. The poly800 doesn't even support editing over midi, so that's a non starter. Plus I live in a war zone so my time is limited.
@@craigyjp Sorry to hear this, Do you still have the time to fix synths?
@@jarekkotek2719 occasionally, most of my stuff is stored away until the war ends, I build stuff to keep me busy and take my mind off the missiles and drones
@@craigyjp What stuff do you build, so when the war is over, maybe I can order something from you, or maybe sooner? I hope war will end soon..
@@jarekkotek2719 all sorts of things, I have built several editors based on the same technology as this one, CS80V editor, dw6000, Plus many polysynths and mono synths, vst builds etc, nearly everything is on my channel
I'm waiting for your CS-80 rack video!
@@rlgrlg-oh6cc might have a very long wait
Awesome! I would love to get to this stage.
Looks a amazing, especially for a home brew.
this is really cool. NIcely done. I have just repaired a very bad Opera 6 which also uses SSM2056 envelope chips. I hope to also use the Electric Druid as I need 3 new EG chips and at £40 a pop, it's prohibitive. Did you just use an op amp to amplify the voltage from the SSM original socket to the new chips 5v rail? thanks
@@waheex not just amplify, also invert voltages. Obviously everything needs to be 0-5v for the ENVGen8C chips, so measure what is currently used for the existing ADSR voltages and calculate with opamps what you need to convert them to 0-5v, the sustain voltage may already be 0-5v.
That's an insane amount of work for a humble poly 61. It's a very good sounding 80's poly synth and one my favorite (I even prefer it over poly 6 ) to play now after having replaced conductive rubber parts and installing midi. Any interesting quick mods?
It's not really, most of the work went into making wiring harnesses, the rest is boards off ebay and some work of my own. I have a Poly61 keyboard so it removes the need for this keyboard and makes room for something else not available in rack form. I'm retired so I have time to do these things, plus its a much improved Poly61 with MIDI, extra LFO, MIDI sync of the Arp, control changes for parameters, higher resolution of parameters, program changes etc.
This is great work. Saw your posts on diy synths. I am currently building a sequencer run by the ATMEGA328-AU custom board. I can appreciate your hard work. You have done a great job with this. Will you be going to Synthfest Sheffield?
Thanks, no, I'm based in Ukraine, Sheffield is a long way to drive.
@@craigyjp I see, that's a shame. I wish you all the best with your synth. Will you be putting it back in the original case to resemble the original synth.
no, this poly61 never had an original case and keyboard as it's made up of second hand parts from eBay and home made bits, I have a poly61, so this can be an expander for 12 voices or a standalone synth.
Wow, impressive work!!! 👌😮👍
Awesome Craig!
nice work! do you have sysex midi file you could share for patches. factory is fine. the internet has nothing. thx!
What proto boards do you use?
Very impressive
Oh man, that's nice! Do you find you get digital noise from using the proto boards or is it nice and clean?
@@M0UAW_IO83 I don't have any problems yet, I have built many different designs and they are all clean
This is AMAZING!
Wow ! What a big project, can't wait to see the final result 👏
So.. you don't do Schematics first? Just add what you need to the board and wire it up? You must have a lot of experience for this kind of approach
@@RommudohDev I have various schematics from various projects, I breadboard a single DCO for this current design and built the board to the right. I then needed a controller for it and I made a layout for the board on the left. I have built around 5 or 6 of this type of controller so yes I sort of know it well enough, but I still refer to previous schematics whilst making improvements on the fly, if you saw some of my earlier controllers you would see how over complicated they were compared to this one. It's amazing what you learn over the years.
But to answer your question there is no specific schematic for any of this project at the moment.
THIS IS FANTASTIC!